Get inspired by the beauty of spring. Find the time to do something nice for Mother Nature. The Earth needs our help.

Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated on April 22, on which events are held worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was first celebrated in 1970, and is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network,[1] and celebrated in more than 192 countries each year.Celebrated every year on April 22, Earth Day is the largest environmental event in the world. More than six million Canadians—including nearly every school-aged child—participate in an Earth Day activity in their communities.

Each individual action will add up to a substantial improvement for the environment when we all do our part.

Go outside, no matter what the weather and find time to make the earth more beautiful!

The thirsty earth soaks up the rain,And drinks, and gapes for drink again.The plants suck in the earth and areWith constant drinking fresh and fair.–Abraham Cowley, English poet (1618–67)

Did you know we all have a Protective Tree? It’s a gift to you from Nature, and you can use it to recharge your energy, improve your life, stay in good health, and remain mentally agile to a ripe old age. How? Well, the answer to that question is all the more relevant today, because of our global awareness of the importance of ecology, which has forced us to take another look at our priorities.

You can determine what tree is associated with you personally by using Celtic astrology, and your date-of-birth. Below you’ll find a list of dates, and the trees associated with them. Look for your own special tree, as well as those of your family and friends. It’s fun, especially when you start discovering more about your tree’s special powers.

- Date-of-birth between December 23 and January 1, or between June 25 and July 4. Your protective tree is the Apple.

- Date-of-birth between January 2 and January 11, or between July 5 and 14. Your protective tree is the Fir.

- Date-of-birth between January 12 and January 24, or between July 15 and July 25. Your protective tree is the Elm.

- Date-of-birth between January 25 and February 3, or between July 26 and August 4. Your protective tree is the Cypress.

- Date-of-birth between February 4 and February 8, May 1 and May 14, or between August 5 to August 13. Your protective tree is the Poplar.

- Date-of-birth between February 9 and February 18, or between August 14 to August 23. Your protective tree is the Cedar.

- Date-of-birth between February 19 and February 28, or between August 24 to September 2. Your protective tree is the Pine.

- Date-of-birth between March 1 and March 10, or between September 3 to September 12. Your protective tree is the White Willow.

- Date-of-birth between March 11 and March 20, or between September 13 to September 22. Your protective tree is the Linden.- Date-of-birth between March 22 and March 31, or between September 24 to October 3. Your protective tree is the Hazel.

- Date-of-birth between April 1 and April 10, or between October 4 to October 13. Your protective tree is the Sorb.

- Date-of-birth between April 11 and April 20, or between October 14 to October 23. Your protective tree is the Maple. - Date-of-birth between April 21 and April 30, or between October 24 to November 11. Your protective tree is the Walnut.

- Date-of-birth between May 15 and May 24, or between November 12 to November 21. Your protective tree is the Chestnut.

- Date-of-birth between May 25 and June 3, or between November 22 and December 1. Your protective tree is the Ash. - Date-of-birth between June 4 and June 13, or between December 2 to December 11. Your protective tree is the Elm.- Date-of-birth between June 14 and June 23, or between December 12 to December 21. Your protective tree is the Fig.

- Date-of-birth is March 21. Your protective tree is the Oak.

- Date-of-birth is June 24. Your protective tree is the Birch.

- Date-of-birth is September 23. Your protective tree is the Olive.

- Date-of-birth is December 22. Your protective tree is the Beech.

Two important points:1. These dates are not chronological, but are determined through the application of Celtic astrology and the Celtic calendar, which is different from our own. 2. If your corresponding tree doesn’t grow anywhere near where you live, you don’t need to move! Simply walk through a forest, and find a tree you are particularly drawn to. It may not be ideal, but it will do just fine.

How To Communicate With Your Protective Tree

- When you determine what your Protective Tree is, locate one and walk towards it. Look to see if there are other trees of the same species growing nearby. If so, walk in a circle around them. - Stand about 50 cm (25 inches) in front of your favorite Protective Tree, which we’ll call your Master Tree. Let your arms hang down by your sides. - Relax your mind and body as much as possible. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. Try to feel the energy of your Master Tree.- Take a step closer and put your arms around it. - Keep your eyes closed and your mind open to everything you feel.- Your mind and body should be completely relaxed. If they aren’t, wait until it happens, otherwise you won’t benefit from the beneficial purifying powers of your Master Tree. - The first time you do it, you can just enjoy the feeling of well-being that comes over you, and let your thoughts wander.- During subsequent contacts, you can ask a specific question, or request that a wish of yours be granted, like becoming rich, regaining your health, finding true love, or whatever else you desire.- Keep your arms around your Master Tree for as long as you want. The important thing is that you feel relaxed and well. - When you feel ready, let go of your Master Tree, and thank it for helping make your wishes come true.

Effects of the Ceremony

This powerful Shamanic ritual has been used in many traditions around the world since the dawn of time. It’s bound to yield results, if only to make you feel better and more positive.

What happens next will depend on your attitude. Try to sustain the mental vitality and physical strength the ritual endows you with, and use it to improve your day-to-day life.

Perform this Magic Tree Ceremony regularly, and it will eventually bring you what you seek. The tree won’t grant your wishes, but will attract the energy of Luck you need to make them a reality.http://tara-medium.com

To get in the state of living is very simple. Just live! A spiritual life is not meant to be one in the cold shadows of a dark temple, but in the light and heat of the living. Celebrate every moment, because every moment is worth celebrating.

Learn from your mistakes, but it is even more important to learn from your successes. Doing the right thing for your spirit means learning the good and making a habit of that. When you focus on mistakes, you only see errors.

Sweeten Life Up with Honey: Honey is the nectar of the Gods and symbolic of love and fertility. Keep a jar in the center of your kitchen table where the sun's rays can catch the honey in the light to create good chi.

The first Earth Day was in 1970 –Earth day, is a time to assist in the balance of nature, to clean, clear, feed and plant. The Earth can only sustain itself when all parties do their part to support and maintain life. Join the squirrels, birds and butterflies at work in the sunshine. Allow your senses to be awakened, smell, touch, taste, see and hear all that Mother Nature has to offer. Take care of the lawn, the trees, the shrubs, the flowers, the vegetable gardens, the water in the pond and we will reap beauty and healthy natural delights for years to come. Learn to view all as living, breathing creatures in need of love and attention to grow and mature healthy. The activities will help you to be in touch with your natural surroundings and to appreciate the magic of the miracles taking place. When we learn to care for and respect the need of all life around we learn to do the same for ourselves. We connect with the threads that weave all of us to form a whole fabric. http://Earthday.org

Wiccans and Pagans have an animal companion that they consider their familiar. A familiar is part of the family. A familiar is often defined as an animal with whom we have a magical connection. If an animal has appeared in your life unexpectedly -- such as a stray cat that appears regularly, for instance -- it's possible that the animal may have been drawn to you magickally!